Music · Art · 1941–2021
Chick Corea — Age & Birthday
Born: 12 June 1941 · Died: 9 February 2021 · Age at death: 79
How old was Chick Corea when he died?
Chick Corea died aged 79. He was born on 12 June 1941 and died on 9 February 2021.
Highly influential jazz pianist and pioneer of jazz fusion
Did you know?He was a member of Miles Davis's band during the late sixties, playing on the landmark album Bitches Brew.
Armando Anthony "Chick" Corea (June 12, 1941 – February 9, 2021) was an American jazz pianist, composer, bandleader, and occasional percussionist. His compositions "Spain", "500 Miles High", "La Fiesta", "Armando's Rhumba", and "Windows" are considered jazz standards.
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- Age at death
- 79
- Would be
- 85
- Years since death
- 5
- Born
- June 12, 1941 · Chelsea, United States
- Died
- February 9, 2021
- Cause of death
- Cancer
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Music, Art
Family
- Spouse
- Gayle Moran
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- Born on June 12Born on June 12 too? You share your birthday with Chick Corea, George H. W. Bush, Anne Frank and 26 more famous people. See your full list of birthday matches.Date page
- Died on February 9Chick Corea is remembered every February 9, along with 13 other notable people who died on this day. Discover what else happened on that date.Date page
- See the front page from the day Chick Corea was bornA newspaper front page for 12 June 1941, styled like the papers of the time, with headlines and famous birthdays from that day.Birthday newspaper
- Would-be age todayChick Corea would be 85 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryChick Corea's 86th birthday is in 229 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!86th
- Death anniversaryThe 6th anniversary of Chick Corea's death is in 106 days. A moment to remember their legacy.6th
- Gemini zodiac signGemini people are known for being curious, adaptable and witty. Are you a Gemini like Chick Corea? Meet others who share your star sign.Zodiac
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